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  • Do you really need EV-specific tyres?

    RESEARCH SHOWS THAT ON AVERAGE, an EV tyre can extend the range of a car with a 400km range (WLTP) by seven percent, or the equivalent of 30km per charge. This means that an average driver could expect to gain an additional 1100km per year. John Howe, Michelin Managing Director for UK & Ireland said, […]

  • Chery reveals 1200km range Omoda 7 at Beijing Motor Show

    CHINESE CAR COMPANY CHERY has unveiled the new Omoda 7 model at the Beijing Motor Show, marking a further advancement in aesthetics and creating smart mobility solutions for the future. The vehicle adopts a “Stylish 360-degree” design language, with each aspect meticulously crafted to exude style. Its perfect dynamic proportions extend smoothly, featuring a low-slung […]

  • Genesis reveals facelifted GV70

    GENESIS HAS UNVEILED THE NEWLY designed GV70, set to be launched in Korea next month with a sleeker silhouette and advanced technological features that embrace the brand’s design philosophy, “Athletic Elegance.” The latest GV70 marks the first-ever redesign of the vehicle. Since the model initially debuted in December 2020, more than 200,000 units have been […]

  • RAM announces TRX Final Edition

    HIGH PERFORMANCE TRUCK BUYERS are being offered one last chance to park a RAM in their garage, assuming they have a large enough garage! The RAM TRX Final Edition is the end of the line. With overseas production of this generation TRX – powered by the 6.2-litre supercharged HEMI V8 engine – concluded at the […]

  • Are premium tyres really better than budget brands?

    WE ALL KNOW THAT TYRES are a substantial expense, and there is a strong temptation to buy on price. But is there really any difference between budget brands and the (usually) much more expensive premium brands? Or is it all just marketing hype? Sadly for budget tyre buyers, independent tests commissioned by the world’s largest […]

  • Chery adds large Tiggo 9 PHEV to range

    AS DEMAND CONTINUES TO GROW for New Energy Vehicles (NEV), Chery is meeting the need for cleaner modes of transportation with its newest addition to the Tiggo SUV family, the Tiggo 9 PHEV. Revealed at the Beijing Auto Show, this flagship SUV showcases state-of-the-art technology that will launch Chery into a sustainable future. The Tiggo […]

  • Polestar demonstrates zero to 80 percent charge in 10 minutes

    ONE OF THE ONGOING HURDLES with EVs is how long it takes to charge them up. People, quite simply, want to recharge their cars in about the same time as it currently takes to refuel an internal combustion engine car. And the general consensus is that’s about 10 minutes. Well, now it seems that such […]

  • Mazda unveils EZ-6 but all is not as it seems

    WE KEEP WARNING OUR READERS to check carefully where the cars they are considering have been built. Your first assumptions may not always be correct. A perfect example is the new Mazda EZ-6 electric vehicle, unveiled recently at Auto China 2024. The EZ-6 is actually built by Changan Mazda Automobile Corporation Ltd. (Changan Mazda), a […]

  • Abarth 500e Turismo small EV 2024 review

    Chris Riley tests the 2024 Abarth 500e Turismo electric small car with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know. Summary: So you thought the Fiat 500e was expensive … try this for size!  2024 Abarth 500e Turismo small EV Price: $58,900 (plus on road costs) Options: premium […]

  • Renowned European designer Jozef Kaban joins MG

    IT IS A CLEAR SIGN OF MG’S intent to compete on the world stage that they have welcomed renowned car designer Jozef Kaban to the team. He joins MG as the Vice President of MG’s Global Design Centre at an exciting time for the brand. With a rich background in automotive design, Kaban brings to […]